Air Freight Services

Air freight services from Nguyen Logistics combine dependable service with competitive pricing. If you need an experienced partner to move your goods by air, Nguyen Logistics can help you find a solution that fits your shipment.

I. An overview of air freight

Alongside road and ocean transport, air freight gives businesses another practical way to move goods and meet their customers' delivery requirements.

1. The air freight market discussed in this article

Reports from early March 2023 indicated that domestic and international air freight orders were declining compared with the same period a year earlier.

• For international services, one Vietnamese air freight operator reported falling orders amid the global economic slowdown. Its shipments to Japan were down 20% year over year, while other international routes had yet to show a strong recovery after the COVID pandemic.
• Domestic air freight was also under pressure. One operator that normally handled an average of around 100,000 metric tons a year reported volumes of just 65,000 metric tons, a decline of 35%.

What was driving the decline?

• The widening effects of the global economic slowdown.
• Although China, a major market, had reopened, flows of materials and components from China to factories worldwide had not fully recovered.
• The effects of the Russia–Ukraine war.

At the time, leaders of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association expected the air freight market to recover during 2023, but at a gradual pace.

2. What is air freight?

Air freight moves goods on dedicated cargo aircraft or in the belly hold of passenger aircraft.

The figures cited in the article put air cargo at less than 1% of total freight weight, but around 30% by value, while noting the mode's high freight costs.

Advantages of air freight

• High speed: aircraft can average 800–1,000 km/h, compared with 12–25 knots for vessels and 60–80 km/h for road and rail transport.
• A high level of safety, helping reduce incidental costs.
• Access to countries with airports without the constraints imposed by surface terrain.
• Lower insurance costs associated with reduced risk.
• Reduced warehousing costs through faster handling and transit.

Limitations of air freight

• Higher rates, generally calculated per kilogram.
• Less suitable for bulky or high-volume cargo.
• Complex procedures.
• Exposure to weather disruption: heavy rain, storms, and other adverse conditions can delay or cancel flights.

II. Air freight services from Nguyen Logistics

Nguyen Logistics offers domestic air freight, international air freight, and express air shipping. Our range of services and flexible shipment handling help us meet different customer needs throughout the journey.

1. Domestic air freight

Our domestic network connects major airports across Vietnam. The routes and service figures listed in the original article include:

Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, to Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi, and the return direction:

- Frequency: 30 flights per day.

- Flight time: 1 hour 45 minutes.

- Time until the customer receives the cargo: 5–6 hours.

Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, to Da Nang Airport, and the return direction:

- Frequency: 15 flights per day.

- Flight time: 1 hour.

- Time until the customer receives the cargo: 5–6 hours.

Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, to Vinh Airport, Nghe An, and the return direction: 

- Frequency: 15 flights per day.

- Flight time: 1 hour 45 minutes.

- Time until the customer receives the cargo: 5–6 hours.

Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, to Hai Phong Airport, and the return direction:

- Frequency: 15 flights per day.

- Flight time: 1 hour 45 minutes.

- Time until the customer receives the cargo: 5–6 hours.

Other routes include:

- Ho Chi Minh City–Phu Quoc, Kien Giang, in both directions.

- Ho Chi Minh City–Can Tho, in both directions.

- Ho Chi Minh City–Da Lat, in both directions.

- Ho Chi Minh City–Nha Trang, in both directions.

- Ho Chi Minh City–Buon Ma Thuot, in both directions.

For every shipment, we work to meet agreed schedules and provide affordable rates that suit your requirements.

2. International air freight

In addition to domestic services, we arrange international air freight between countries around the world.

Our coverage includes destinations such as Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Spain, Portugal, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Brazil, and the Czech Republic.

3. Express air shipping

Our express air service is a popular choice for urgent letters, documents, and goods traveling between provinces served by airports.

III. Air freight rates at Nguyen Logistics

We provide air freight services at reasonable, competitive rates.

1. Cargo to consider shipping by air

Nguyen Logistics can advise businesses on cargo categories that may benefit from air transport to maintain quality and meet shipping requirements. The source article lists:

- Urgent airmail and express parcels.

- Live animals, human organs, and human remains.

- Perishables, including fresh flowers, food, and goods packed in ice.

- Pharmaceuticals.

- High-value consumer goods, such as perfume, phones, and fashion products.

Businesses must also understand the restrictions affecting their shipments. Alongside the cargo categories above, the source article lists the following as prohibited for the air services it describes:

- Narcotics, weapons, ammunition, swords, and similar items.

- Obscene publications and materials.

- Flammable or explosive objects and substances.

- Gold, silver, and precious stones.

2. How air freight rates are calculated

Air freight charges are generally calculated per kilogram. The final quote also depends on the service arrangement, origin, destination, and cargo insurance. We review your requirements and the goods being shipped before providing an accurate quote.

Our logistics infrastructure connects airport operations with the rest of the transport process, helping us offer cost-effective air freight solutions.

3. Air freight delivery arrangements

- Door-to-door: from the factory or warehouse to the delivery address you specify. Transit time: 4–5 days.

- Door-to-airport: from the factory or warehouse to the destination airport. Transit time: 2–3 days.

- Airport-to-airport: from the origin airport to the destination airport. Transit time: 1 day.

- Airport-to-door: from the airport to the delivery address you specify. Transit time: 2–3 days.

IV. How our air freight process works

1. What to consider before shipping by air

When arranging air freight, businesses should prepare the following:

• Packaging: use the required packaging, such as cartons, wooden crates, pallets, or specialized containers.
• Shipping information: provide clear and complete shipper details.
• Cargo weight and size: air freight is generally best suited to small and medium-sized shipments. For bulky or heavy cargo, consider whether another mode would be more appropriate.

2. Our air freight process

We use a structured process to help businesses manage their air shipments with confidence:

To process your shipment, we need:

+ Commodity description.

+ Quantity and weight of each package.

+ Cargo dimensions.

+ Your airport or final-address delivery arrangement, described in the source as port-to-door or door-to-door.

+ Shipper and consignee details.

Our responsibilities in delivering these services:

Step 1: Once you decide to use our air freight service, we contact airlines to check the most favorable available rates for your shipment.

Step 2: We secure the airline booking and cargo space.

Step 3: We issue a booking note showing flight times, flight numbers, schedules, cutoff times, and other relevant details.

Step 4: We check the cargo, apply shipping marks to the packages, and attach the relevant weight labels after the cargo is weighed at the airport.

Step 5: We issue the air waybill and provide regular updates on the shipment's departure, progress, and arrival.

Step 6: We issue the debit note and payment invoice once delivery is complete.

V. Why choose Nguyen Logistics for air freight?

There are many providers of logistics services and air freight. Businesses choose Nguyen Logisticsfor the following reasons:

• Trusted working relationships with domestic and international airlines.
• Clear advice, prompt quotations, and attractive offers for first-time customers, alongside service policies for regular and long-standing customers.
• Fast, reliable shipment handling to meet a wide range of urgent and express requirements.
• 24/7 customer support, timely assistance, and regular shipment status updates.
• A professional process with no additional charges after the quotation.
• Attractive discounts or commissions for factories and businesses with frequent shipments, together with payment terms of up to 30 days.
• VAT invoices available on request.
• Compensation of 100% of the cargo value in the event of loss or damage.
• An integrated road-and-air logistics network at airports that supports prompt handling and coordinated shipment control to reduce the risk of loss.

VI. Frequently asked questions about air freight

The following answers cover common questions about shipping goods by air.

Our air freight service combines dependable handling, competitive pricing, and a professional process. If you need to move goods urgently, contact our team to discuss the details of your shipment.